Yes, I understand, and I would imagine so, and not so easy not to make it political considering all that's happening. I am sorry for both of us--all of us really, that it is going this way.
The natives here seem so small an entity considering all. Yes, there are those who say they're all of native rights and want to be closer to the land/spirit in native fashion, but continue in the same trajectory and this does not help or elevate them or their rights in any way. Though now that complete devastation of land (European and Native owned) is happening in the name of fuels, some people have banded together.
Many here said/thought the same about trusting the US government when Trump was elected, very sad and said they'd just leave. But, where to? I think the borders will continue to close down. It's not as easy to travel as it once was. For example, my state, quite liberal in its politics was refusing to change to a particular drivers license that will now be required to travel with passport. When I Google can I travel with current license I get this message
No. Enhanced Driver Licenses (EDLs) are designated as acceptable land and sea border-crossing documents by DHS under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. EDLs have different issuance and card requirements, such as RFID chips. The Oregon Real ID license will not allow you to travel internationally. Also, by this October if I don't have the chipped card I can no longer make domestic flights either. There is a way to get one and I imagine at some point I will, but know not all people, not even states are in agreement here. Our size alone makes that nearly impossible.
Of course you've heard what's going on at our southern border with the Mexicans?
You're younger, so maybe you could still re-locate, but then you leave your own home. I think I'm too old and not contributing enough for another country to want me long?
Keep heart Sina, in your own direct line to knowing. What else can we do?